Pratt & Whitney Turbine Overhaul Services, a Singapore-based aircraft engine airfoil components repair specialist, has boosted its operations with an automated inspection system, laser cladding technology and improved Electron Beam Physical Vapor Deposition capabilities. Pratt & Whitney Turbine Overhaul Services is a joint venture between Pratt & Whitney and Singapore Technologies Aerospace. “Pratt & Whitney has been at the forefront of the industry. We … [Read more...] about Pratt & Whitney enhances repair service offerings in Asia
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Antonov gears up for global expansion
Antonov Airlines will establish a presence in USA and Hong Kong as part of ongoing expansion plans. The Kyiv, Ukraine-headquartered carrier recently established a new office at London Stansted Airport in the UK, and has appointed a General Sales Agent in Japan and Australia. “We are excited to be growing our presence globally in some of the world’s most dynamic economies,” said Oleg Orlov, Vice President, Antonov Company. “Ukraine has developed excellent links with the … [Read more...] about Antonov gears up for global expansion
P&W's geared turbofan cited as an Aviation Climate Solution
Pratt & Whitney's PurePower Geared Turbofan (GTF) engine was cited as an Aviation Climate Solution by the Air Transport Action Group (ATAG) at the Global Sustainable Aviation Summit in Geneva, Switzerland. Five airframers have chosen the GTF engine to power their new aircraft or re-engine existing models. The GTF's engine technology reduces commercial aircraft fuel burn and carbon dioxide emissions by more than 16 per cent, reduces regulated emissions by more than 50 per cent and will reduce … [Read more...] about P&W's geared turbofan cited as an Aviation Climate Solution
P&W’s geared turbofan cited as an Aviation Climate Solution
Pratt & Whitney's PurePower Geared Turbofan (GTF) engine was cited as an Aviation Climate Solution by the Air Transport Action Group (ATAG) at the Global Sustainable Aviation Summit in Geneva, Switzerland. Five airframers have chosen the GTF engine to power their new aircraft or re-engine existing models. The GTF's engine technology reduces commercial aircraft fuel burn and carbon dioxide emissions by more than 16 per cent, reduces regulated emissions by more than 50 per cent and will … [Read more...] about P&W’s geared turbofan cited as an Aviation Climate Solution
Precision gets winglet 757MZFW upgrade approval
Precision Aircraft Solutions has received FAA approval for a new maximum zero fuel weight (MZFW) increase on both winglet- and non-winglet-equipped Precision Conversions freighters. The most recent upgrade authorisation allows Precision to further increase MZFW as high as 200,000 lbs. (90,718 kg) to 12,000 lbs. (5,443 kg) over the OEM highest certificated MZFW for Rolls-Royce- and Pratt & Whitney-powered 757s. This translates to gross structural payloads of up to 84,000 lbs. (38,101 kg) … [Read more...] about Precision gets winglet 757MZFW upgrade approval
Airbus trials P&W’s geared turbofan
Following earlier trials with Boeing, Airbus and Pratt & Whitney (P&W) have commenced a series of flight tests to evaluate the ‘PurePower’ PW1000G technology demonstrator engine which features P&W’s patented ‘Geared Turbofan’ (GTF) architecture. The tests are being performed at Airbus’ flight test facility using Airbus’ own A340 flight test aircraft and will run until the end of the year. Airbus is working with all major engine manufacturers and will … [Read more...] about Airbus trials P&W’s geared turbofan